The power of civic action is an antidote to the corporate control of so much of our lawmaking and regulating. The pervasive abuse imposed by corporate power increasingly undermines our democracy, but the Green Party seeks to rekindle the democratic flame. As voting citizens, taxpayers, workers, consumers, and stakeholders, we unite to exercise our rights and, as Thomas Jefferson urged, to counteract the "excesses of the moneyed interests." Toward this end, we consider serious reform of campaign funding to be essential, as well as curbs on the influence of corporations on lawmakers and regulatory agencies.

Green Party speakers offer a provocative counterpoint to the status quo. Whether speaking about universal, single-payer health care, support for local economies, immediate withdrawal from Iraq, or other pressing concerns, our speakers provide expert analysis and solutions.

Green Party speakers include elected officials, political candidates, grassroots activists, and everyday people who chose to become part of the solution. Committed to environmentalism, nonviolence, and social justice, Greens are renewing democracy without the support of corporate money. Contact us today to schedule a Green Party speaker for your show or event.

The Green Party of the United States nominated Jill Stein as its 2012 presidential nominees, at its July 14th Presidential nominating convention in Baltimore.

The Green Party has run presidential candidates in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and now 2012. Our process for 2012 included:

A Presidential Exploratory Outreach Letter and Questionnaire to individuals recommended by Greens across the US. This process occured in the first half of 2011 . See responses to the GPUS Presidential Exploratory Outreach Questionnaire here.

Official recognition as a candidate seeking the GPUS Presidential nomination. To become officially recognized as a candidate seeking the GPUS Presidential nomination for President, one must demonstrate a level of grassroots support within the Green Party and a level of legal and financial organization as a candidate. The officially recognized candidates as of the GPUS July 14th Presidential Nomination were:

Decision-making by state parties during 2011 and 2012 regarding which presidential candidates' names will go on their primary election ballot, in those states where there are Green Party primaries in 2012. This process is detailed on this GPUS 2012 Presidential Calendar; and

Individual state parties choosing delegates in 2012 to the 2012 Green Party Presidential Convention via a variety of processes, including primaries, caucuses and state conventions, followed by

Annual National Meeting Committee Mission

This committee is primarily responsible for organizing annual meetings of The Green Party of the United States, including assisting the host city in planning, organization, and facilitation of each annual meeting, and conducting appropriate follow-up.

The Presidential Nominating Convention Delegate Credentials process is governed by Article IV Credentialing of Delegates of the Rules of the Presidential Nominating Convention of the Green Party of the United States, as approved by the National Committee through the adoption of Proposal #345.

The Credentials Committee was first created in November 2003 through approval of Proposal #55. The Credentials Process for the 2004 Presidential Nominating Convention was governed by Proposals #55, #98 and #107, as approved by the National Commitee. The Credentials Process approved for 2004 was designed to sunset after the 2004 Convention. The Credentials Process approved in 2008 was designed to apply in 2008 and beyond, subject to future amendment by the National Committee.

The International Committee (IC) is a standing national committee of the Green Party of the United States. Voting members of the IC are appointed by the state Green parties and national caucuses. The IC reports to the Green National Committee.

Mission of the International Committee

The mission of the Committee shall be to foster collaboration and exchange with Green parties around the world; to facilitate official GPUS representation on the international and global level; to facilitate GPUS issue and policy development on the international and global level; and to network with green organizations and movements working on the international and global level.

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As returns are being counted, it has become clear that the Green Party of the United States as gained or retained qualified ballot status in at least 4 states. This report was compiled based on Richard Winger’s reporting at Ballot Access News:

In Massachusetts, parties gain ballot access if a statewide nominee polls at least 3% of the vote. Several Green-Rainbow Party nominees have polled in excess of 4%. The Green-Rainbow Party is the Massachusetts state affiliate of the national Green Party.

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